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Jimmy Gopperth announces his retirement from rugby

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jimmy Gopperth has announced his retirement at the age of 42, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable 23-year career spanning 526 professional games. The New Zealander confirmed the news on social media...

Ntlabakanye joins Springbok squad as Nche returns to SA

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Asenathi Ntlabakanye joined the Springbok squad on Sunday as a replacement for Ox Nche, who suffered an injury during the team’s 61-7 victory against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.   Ntlabakanye,...

Erasmus happy with Japan game and looks ahead to France

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the...

Farrell and Sheehan reflect on Chicago loss | Press Conference

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell and Dan Sheehan discuss the Ireland performance after the loss to New Zealand in Chicago 

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Ireland v New Zealand

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

An early red card for Tadhg Beirne was just the start of what would be a poor day for Ireland in Chicago as the All Blacks bag a big win to start their November

The All Blacks get the job done against Ireland in Chicago

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The rematch at Soldier Field saw New Zealand reclaim dominance after an exciting start. Ireland began strongly, but a red card in the first quarter changed the complexion of the game which saw the All...

Ireland Player Ratings

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was not to be for an undercooked Irish side in Chicago as they fell 13-26 to the All Blacks. Here are the Irish player ratings   Andrew Porter - 6:Not a great day out for the loosehead, two...

Watch this beautifully worked try by the All Blacks

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Beautifully worked try by the All Blacks 👌 pic.twitter.com/CimFP9ug8R — Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) November 1, 2025

Erasmus pleased with win but bracing for big battles

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the...

The All Blacks lay down the Haka in Chicago.

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Always iconic.The All Blacks lay down the Haka in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/TfJbuiPWZd — Rugby on TNT Sports (@rugbyontnt) November 1, 2025